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Post by fatfingerjohn on Aug 10, 2013 11:44:42 GMT
Hi,
Treated myself last week and couldn't resist buying another Turner guitar. If you don't know Turner they are a pretty unashamed Taylor copy with VERY similar neck, nut width etc. I have had 2 in the past and they have both played excellently. This one I spotted was a bit of a dream as I've ogled the Taylor Koa series for some time and been lucky enough to try a couple. So, my new baby (christened by some guitar friends Tabatha, don't ask why!) is a Turner 92e Grand Concert with Koa back and sides and spruce front. For a smaller body guitar it really punches its weight and is very full in the mid tone area and sounds great fingerstyle. It compliments my Taylor Dread very well which is a bit more mellow and strums very well.
I very rarely see much from other guitarists who have Turner guitars but they are excellent value for money (and no, I'm not on commission!!). Any one else got one??
Regards
FFJ
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Post by Wild Violet on Aug 10, 2013 12:50:04 GMT
That's really pretty.
I had a Turner a few years back, it was really nice but there was a problem with the neck so I returned it. I'd have no problem buying another.
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Post by grayn on Aug 11, 2013 6:10:11 GMT
Looks a nice guitar. Didn't the guy behind Terry Pack guitars start off Turner?
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Post by fatfingerjohn on Aug 11, 2013 7:14:57 GMT
Looks a nice guitar. Didn't the guy behind Terry Pack guitars start off Turner? Yes. Terry Pack started off the company and sold it last year to a chap called Dave Ryan. They are based in Doncaster. Terry himself, who I think is around 70 now, still works from Lancashire and sells largely higher end, usually used, guitars (and accessories) as well as his own brand 'Terry Pack' guitars, online from his website nicheguitars. Anyone interested, here's the links www.turnerguitars.com/www.nicheguitars.com/FFJ
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Post by Wild Violet on Aug 11, 2013 8:43:35 GMT
Is there a shop in Doncaster where you can go try a bunch out?
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Post by fatfingerjohn on Aug 11, 2013 8:57:24 GMT
Is there a shop in Doncaster where you can go try a bunch out? I don't think so at Turners themselves but you can ask Dave; there is an email enquiry form on their website or give him a ring; you will actually be talking to the guy who owns it! Their website lists dealers and I know there are a couple in Rotherham and Sheffield but they don't stock the full range. In the past if I've wanted to look at a particular model Dave has offered to get one to a dealer for me to try out with no obligation. If you look at Turner website you will see that the model numbers mimic the Taylor range pretty precisely; as I said they are a close copy; I was told once, but don't know to what extent it is true, that there may even have been a litigation case in earlier days? Generally speaking they retail at a fraction of Taylor prices; I've no doubt that the fine points of wood used and workmanship are different. I first came across them when I had bought my Taylor 310 and wanted another 6 string with exactly the same nut width and string spacing so that I could keep it in an open tuning without having to constantly retune the Taylor; but I couldn't afford another Taylor for this luxury! So, by accident I found a Turner in a store in Notts and it was EXCATLY the same, including neck profile etc. I now have 3 Turners for different reasons; but still love my Taylor!
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Post by ocarolan on Aug 11, 2013 13:19:19 GMT
Only ever played one Turner guitar, but was impressed with the sound and playability. It had very stripey ovangkol back/sides which didn't look great to me, but the tone was excellent, and the guitar held up very well in the noisy Irish pub session where I came across it. It's owner was a mostly DADGAD player (with a very tasty Trameleuc - French Lowden-alike) but who wanted a good, vfm guitar for his occasional ventures in proper tuning! He was, rightly, well-chuffed with it. Thanks for the links FFJ - enjoyed those. Keith
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